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NOVEMBER 22, 2007 at 9:44 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Veritaserum
A regional UK newspaper has announced that Ashley Whitehead, a 12 year-old actor, has been cast as an orphan in the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie. Ashley is a member of the Showbiz Academy
, a talent agency in the UK that specializes in teaching young and aspiring actors, singers, and dancers. No word on what character Ashley will be playing.
Can you read a scan of the newspaper article here courtesy of VTM.
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Prefect
Points: 326
Acid Pop says:
Well, if he's an orphan in the movie as it says, I would think he would be playing the boy that the young Tom Riddle takes to the cave and scares.
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 10:05 AM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Oooh! He's probably playing one of the orphans that Tom messes around with and scares at the cave. I would have said Tom himself, but we all know who's playing him already :D
~Drish~
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 10:20 AM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
Points: 3501
Pansyful says:
Ohh wow that sounds cool. he's lucky to be in this film. it would definitely give him a sparkling experience on the set and not to mention starstrucking *wink*wink*
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 11:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Cool! This actor can get more experience with other cast members!
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 11:30 AM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3911
Hecate3fold says:
I agree with all the others that he will be the one who is taken into the cave.
Another young actor on his way to stardom.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 11:41 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Huh, interesting. And orphan? He could be one of the orpahans that Mean Tom scared in the cave?
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 12:51 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 374
Big_D says:
That is amazing! I wish that i could be in a HP movie!
Happy Thanksgiving!
iheartlockhart
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 12:57 PM EST
Squib
Points: 128
MRS DAN RADCLIFFE says:
ashley is so lucky that he is going to star in HP.As everybody said he is going to Dennis Bishop[the boy whom young tom scared in the cave], I'll stick to that.I would like to know who is going to play Amy Benson [the other orphan whom tom scared].
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 1:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
Well those are definatly roles that need to be filled, so I'm glad to see some one-though it bothers me when parents name thier sons girls names-that's just plain wierd. But that of course has nothing to do with his acting abillity and what not.
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 2:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2337
SlytherinStarGazer says:
He is probably playing the role of the boy who Tom takes to the cave and scares....That is just my guess, We will all know soon enough.. :)
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 2:16 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
What character Ashley will be playing? Hm.. that's intresting.. who will he playing..
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 2:40 PM EST
Points: 8028
deemz says:
All this news about the 6th movie is making me exsited!
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 2:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
He's simply adorable! I wonder who he will be playing, or if he will be an extra of sort?
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 2:41 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3071
Tikihaha says:
Cool! We have another orphan! I daresay that he'll be one of the orphans that the young Tom Riddle terrifies in the cave ...
Excitement is building!!
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 3:50 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1498
~*WitherWings*~ says:
Aww that Owen Johnson kid in the article is so cute! He looks so adorable!
But anyway.. congrats to Ashley! He is so lucky! He's most likely going to play one of the orphan kids. I hope he has fun on set!
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 4:48 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
so they hired this kid and they dont know what he is going to be playing in HBP?
ooooook...
lets hope he pops up in the movie.
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 5:12 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Must be really exciting to have a part. There are very few left and it would be nice to be a part of it.
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 8:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1582
ALLI8 says:
Wait isn't ashley a girls name.......
No offence, but that's alittle weird. I wonder what they'll be playing.
alli8
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 9:55 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5268
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Oh he is one of the many orphans..maby he will be one of the orphans that Riddle toments..i cant wait for the movie to come out...
Posted Nov 22, 2007 at 10:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1864
Bright Eyes says:
Congratulations to him! Maybe he'll be one of the kids who Riddle taunted in the cave, that one of the only 'non-extra' orphan roles I can think of.
Posted Nov 23, 2007 at 12:02 AM EST
Witch
Points: 671
draconifors says:
I aggree with all of the comments above but i mean U.G.L.Y He aint got no allaby he UGLY!!!But yes i think he will play the part well!
Posted Nov 23, 2007 at 1:03 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
ThelostWeasley13 says:
I bet he plays one of the kids that Tom tormented. Or he could just be background and there making a really big deal out of it.
Posted Nov 23, 2007 at 3:05 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 363
tsedolma says:
That guy is sooo lucky..I would do anyhting to be in his shoes right now!!! Anyways, wonder which charaacter he will be playing!!!!
Posted Nov 23, 2007 at 3:07 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
I hope he has a great time and that we get to hear from him soon, and also what charater he will be playing.
Posted Nov 23, 2007 at 3:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
He will be CAVE BOY! Hopefully.. can't wait
Posted Nov 23, 2007 at 5:07 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
WOO!
I wonder who he is gonna play
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Posted Nov 23, 2007 at 9:35 AM EST
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